May 26, 2023
Announcements!
Dev Drive for Performance Improvements in Visual Studio and Dev Boxes!
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Performance has always been one of our key investment areas for developer tooling in Microsoft. We
By: Grace Taylor submitted:May 26 2023
Performance has always been one of our key investment areas for developer tooling in Microsoft. We
understand that it's important for developers to have a fast workflow. That's why we're excited to share with you the support of Dev Drives in Visual Studio!
By: Grace Taylor submitted:May 26 2023
Turbocharge your Visual Studio experience with Microsoft Dev Box
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Microsoft Dev Box is a managed service that enables developers to create on-demand,
By: Ruben Rios submitted:May 26 2023
Microsoft Dev Box is a managed service that enables developers to create on-demand,
high-performance, secure & ready-to-code workstations in the cloud. It gives companies the ability to pre-configure the development environment with all the tools needed to build, test, and deploy applications making developers more productive,
By: Ruben Rios submitted:May 26 2023
Windows Terminal Preview 1.18 Release
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Welcome back to another Windows Terminal release! This release updates Windows Terminal to version
By: Christopher Nguyen submitted:May 26 2023
Welcome back to another Windows Terminal release! This release updates Windows Terminal to version
1.17 and includes all of the features from this previous blog post. Additionally, Windows Terminal Preview is getting an update to version 1.18 and will include all the features detailed here,
By: Christopher Nguyen submitted:May 26 2023
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
Avoid Windows Task Scheduler When Running Microsoft 365 PowerShell Scripts
(practical365.com)
Many people use the Windows Task Scheduler to run PowerShell scripts. The Task Scheduler works, but
By: Tony Redmond submitted:May 26 2023
Many people use the Windows Task Scheduler to run PowerShell scripts. The Task Scheduler works, but
it creates a dependency on a specific workstation and isn't as secure as you might like. Running Microsoft 365 PowerShell scripts in Azure Automation is a much better idea. It's time to dump the Task Scheduler!
By: Tony Redmond submitted:May 26 2023
Azure Automation Managed Identity: Getting Started
(jeffbrown.tech)
Azure Automation accounts have traditionally used Run As accounts to authenticate to other Azure
By: Jeff Brown submitted:May 26 2023
Azure Automation accounts have traditionally used Run As accounts to authenticate to other Azure
services. However, Microsoft is deprecating Azure Automation Run As accounts in favor of using a managed identity. In this tutorial, you will learn what exactly is a managed identity, how to authenticate to Azure using the managed identity in a PowerShell [...]
By: Jeff Brown submitted:May 26 2023
Back to Basics: Conditional Logic with PowerShell If Statement
(adamtheautomator.com)
Learn what the PowerShell If Statement construct is, understand its syntax and how it works.
By: June Castillote submitted:May 26 2023
Learn what the PowerShell If Statement construct is, understand its syntax and how it works.
By: June Castillote submitted:May 26 2023
How do I turn the monitor back on with PowerShell?
(reddit.com)
I turn the monitor off in one of my scripts by running
By: u/TheRealTengri submitted:May 26 2023
I turn the monitor off in one of my scripts by running
By: u/TheRealTengri submitted:May 26 2023
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
pswatch
(github.com)
Powershell cmdlet to monitor file changes in a directory tree. - GitHub - jfromaniello/pswatch:
By: Jose F. Romaniello submitted:May 26 2023
Powershell cmdlet to monitor file changes in a directory tree. - GitHub - jfromaniello/pswatch:
Powershell cmdlet to monitor file changes in a directory tree.
By: Jose F. Romaniello submitted:May 26 2023
Books, Media, and Learning Resources
Compare and Email Changes on Excel Files
(youtube.com)
In this video we compare two excel files and email on certain criteria for differences.
By: AIP IT Solutions submitted:May 26 2023
In this video we compare two excel files and email on certain criteria for differences.
By: AIP IT Solutions submitted:May 26 2023
Episode 66 – Help me PowerShell. You’re my only hope.
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode, we are joined by Brock for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:May 26 2023
In this episode, we are joined by Brock for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and
practical tips for PowerShell enthusiasts. In this episode, they reflect on their first PowerShell for beginners class they ran and the significance of establishing a strong foundation. They delve into the world of learning through blogging, emphasizing its benefits and sharing tips for aspiring bloggers. We also address the challenges of comparing oneself to others and offer strategies for maintaining focus on personal growth. Additionally, join in celebrating Andrew's birthday and learn about the power of pair programming as a means to learn new things. Tune in and empower your PowerShell journey with this enriching episode!
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:May 26 2023
Supercharge your Command Line FAST: Upgrade your PowerShell & Bash prompt with Oh My Posh
(youtube.com)
Elevate your command line game in no time with this comprehensive tutorial. In this video I dive
By: Andrew Malkov submitted:May 26 2023
Elevate your command line game in no time with this comprehensive tutorial. In this video I dive
into the world of command line customization with Windows Terminal.
By: Andrew Malkov submitted:May 26 2023
Community
Hey Delphi
(youtube.com)
This channel has a ton of quick 1-2 minute videos on a wide range of PowerShell topics.
By: Hey Delphi submitted:May 26 2023
This channel has a ton of quick 1-2 minute videos on a wide range of PowerShell topics.
By: Hey Delphi submitted:May 26 2023
PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2024
(powershell.org)
Mark you calendar now for April 8-11, 2024
By: James Petty submitted:May 26 2023
Mark you calendar now for April 8-11, 2024
By: James Petty submitted:May 26 2023
Fun
Spotishell v 1.1.1
(powershellgallery.com)
A powershell module to interact with the Spotify API
By: wardbox submitted:May 26 2023
A powershell module to interact with the Spotify API
By: wardbox submitted:May 26 2023
What PowerShell commands would you put in a desktop mouse pad?
(reddit.com)
I'm creating a custom desktop 23x13in mouse/keyboard pad with PowerShell commands on it. What are
By: u/premiumnul submitted:May 26 2023
I'm creating a custom desktop 23x13in mouse/keyboard pad with PowerShell commands on it. What are
some commands would put on it?
By: u/premiumnul submitted:May 26 2023
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